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Right-winger Nicolas Sarkozy and socialist rival Segolene Royal staged an often bad tempered televised debate Wednesday that could have a crucial effect on France's presidential vote.

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paminawa
May 3, 2007, 8:52 a.m.
Woman Power! I'm a guy who doesn't speak french, but as the under-dog, and one who was more nervous at the debate I hope she advances from it. Oh, and the guys a right winger.
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Chinois
May 3, 2007, 9:51 a.m.
Sarko is very slick on the surface and he knows how to present the best image for the cameras, but his own flares of temper are infamous. Sego appeared more sincere, more... honest? She would represent a refreshing departure from the old male political guard in France. She was much stronger at the debate than she had appeared throughout her campaign.
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TechnologyExpert
May 3, 2007, 10:19 a.m.
Naturally I can't understand French, but I did hear some of the debate on NPR (didn't get a chance to hear the analysis) ... and you could hear the obvious enmity ...
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Macondo
May 3, 2007, 10:22 a.m.
Since the fifth republic was established, and the electoral college was replaced by majority in the popular vote, the presidential figure has gained legitimacy before the people.
The feeling of representation increases participation by the electorate and sharing of responsibilities as a citizen.
The turn out in election is significant 80 to 85%
I would like to hear opinions in favor or in opposition to our electoral college method.
Best wishes for the future of the French democracy!
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jumpmaster
May 3, 2007, 10:22 a.m.
"Butt Heads In "Bad-Tempered" Debate"
Who are they calling butt heads?
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schillinfl1
May 3, 2007, 10:27 a.m.
Either way, they're both surrender monkies.
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Jaydee40
May 3, 2007, 12:51 p.m.
If France is a monkey than the US is a Jacka** as long as you have Bush in office, don't think for one minute people all over the world aren't laughing at the fix your in. Maybe a little more respect for the people who helped plant and nurture the seed of modern democracy would be good.
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agentX
May 3, 2007, 1:44 p.m.
I'm rooting Royal, but the odds aren't in her favor.
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aceofspades1
May 3, 2007, 7:23 p.m.

Who cares? - they're French
---- ooopps sorry I thought French Canadians